Where Educators, Innovators and Entrepreneurs Connect

We are StartEdUp

StartEdUp is a global network of the most renowned innovators, educators and entrepreneurs. We define and employ the tactics of realinnovation and leave the buzzwords in the dust.

What the Experts Say

Gary Vaynerchuk

"Doing is binary, you are either doing or you're not... For every teacher that wants to do... actually do something different... you guys (StartEdUp) are blowing s*** up."

Dr. Tina Seelig

"Hunter and Don, you are so inspiring, I love what you guys are doing for the classroom!

Seth Godin

"I'm really impressed with your generosity in doing this (StartEdUp) podcast, and in the work you and Hunter are doing to make a ruckus."

Tim Ferriss

"The fact that you guys get a class like this, an Innovation class, to fail and try things. It's a gift. Make sure you take advantage of it. I wish more schools had innovation classes."

(Tim Ferris, in a video call with Don's Innovation class).

Daniel Pink

"You've turned the classroom into an innovation factory."

Jeff Hoffman

"We need more Dons out there doing EXACTLY what you do. Teaching the way you think, doing the things you are doing with your class and StartEdUp."

Amy Wilkinson

"I appreciate all that you're doing for education. Inspiring."

Tom Bilyeu

"Hellbent to bunker-bust the outdated educational model of subservient students and out-of-touch-teachers, he's a vanguard for the exciting educational reform that's taking place across schools in this country at this very moment"

Our Mission

It Matters

Now more than ever, education needs reform. With the exponential growth of technology and wild changes in our global economy, students need to be prepared for a world different than we've ever experienced.

An "innovative" student isn't just technology driven, they are simply producers not consumers.

Our Strategy

StartEdUp goes far beyond simply telling why. We provide the network, the strategy and the framework no matter what part of the journey you're in.

StartEdUp students are enterprising, creative and opportunity driven.

I don’t care if you teach for 20 years, just don’t teach the same year 20 times.

— Chuck Wettrick (Don's Father)

What Now?

We have officially released Future Ready U, an online innovation academy for families, teachers and anyone looking to empower the young people in their lives.

What else can we do for you?

Become a Startedup School

Join the network of countless other schools and educators that are shattering the status quo and actively taking steps to become future ready, and empower their students with the tools they need to succeed.